Midnight Awakening (Midnight Breed, #3) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Nov 16, 2010 Alisha rated it it was amazing

Quick Take: Loved it! My fave so far. The two leads were a great and compelling match. I'd recommend having read book two before jumping into the series with this book.

I'm glad to note that thus far, I've enjoyed each Midnight Breed book more than the last. Granted, I've only finished three installments now, but the direction of the trend is a very promising one. In this story we're treated to a closer look at Tegan, the most closed and inaccessible of the Breed warriors. Up to now he's seemed s Quick Take: Loved it! My fave so far. The two leads were a great and compelling match. I'd recommend having read book two before jumping into the series with this book.

I'm glad to note that thus far, I've enjoyed each Midnight Breed book more than the last. Granted, I've only finished three installments now, but the direction of the trend is a very promising one. In this story we're treated to a closer look at Tegan, the most closed and inaccessible of the Breed warriors. Up to now he's seemed stone-cold and emotionless, observations that are only solidified by the fact that his emotion-affected dermaglyphs--tattoo-like markings that the Breed are born with--are always at an innocuous, neutral shade.

I for one didn't think much of Tegan in the first two books. It seemed almost as though he was intentionally painted into the proverbial wordwork. ^_^ I was pleased that his core-personality does not change, but that greater understanding of his motivations was gained. His nominal pairing with Elise didn't seem to make sense before I picked up this book, but I was made a believer by the end, that's for sure. He's now my favorite of the Order warriors.

The plot moved at a wonderfully steady-yet-engaging pace, and I went through the whole book eager to read what was to follow. The romance is admittedly slow-going, but I felt it was actually better that way, as the characters' (considerable) emotional turmoil was given fair treatment. The entire "regular" cast was involved in the main plot line in some way, though the narrative perspective stayed mostly with the two leads. It worked out well, and I felt like I was getting the best of both worlds: an intimate glimpse at Tegan and Elise as they slowly came together, and meaningful portrayals of the other members of the Order. Not to mention a broadened scope of the overall series. I dug it all. ^_^

Now, this book can technically be read stand-alone with minimal confusion. But I would highly recommend that newcomers read book two (Kiss of Crimson) before jumping into this book. Doing so will provide greater context and a deeper emotional understanding of the heroine, Elise Chase.

This book only further solidifies my affinity for this series. I see that Rio is up next as lead hero, and I couldn't be more excited. Yay, Breed! ...more

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Dec 24, 2009 Samantha wickedshizuku Tolleson rated it really liked it

Shelves: reviewed, 4-stars, female-lead, paranormal, not-manga, 2011, vampires, title-m

I really did like this couple. Though I'm not really a huge fan of the Midnight Breed series this was very well structured. This installment was a fresh outlook on grief and mourning, and how to cope. It doesn't matter how many times I come across similar book I'm left feeling like this example...

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Jul 22, 2010 Lisarenee rated it really liked it

Shelves: urban-fantasy

This is a vampire series that deals with both good and bad vamps. An alien race descended on earth years ago. These aliens could breed with human females (breed mates) who had a certain mark somewhere on their person - a crescent moon with a teardrop. The offspring of these first unions killed their sires and the race now live in secret among humans. The males cannot abide the sunlight and must spend their days out of the sun. In past books you are introduced to a group of Breed warriors (vampir ...more

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Jan 21, 2010 Steph rated it really liked it

Shelves: series-ongoing, author-웃, year-read-2010

Midnight Awakening is the 3rd book in Adrian's Midnight Breed series. Out of the ones I've read so far, this one was my favorite.

This story brings together two characters who we've met in previous books in the series. Tegan, a Breed warrior, who is still suffering from the loss of his first mate, and Elise, who's loss of her mate and son are still fresh in her mind. Elise is determined to hurt/kill the man who is responsible for her son's death. Tegan and Elise's paths crossed the first time in ...more

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